BADMINTON OVERHEAD CLEAR

Resources drawn from Griffin et. al. (1997, p. 134)

Check grips.

DRIVE Cues

• Prepare to snap the wrist
• Get under the shuttle using long strides to move
• Line up the shuttle with non-hitting arm
• Break the elbow
• Throw the racquet head at the shuttle
• Strike the shuttle above you forehead

Practice Progression.

1. Partners throw over-arm to each other over space
2. Partner throw feed shuttle up high for partner to hit
3. Hit the shuttle to self up high then over-head clear, partner does same and returns shuttle
4. Rally with partner doing overhead clear
5. Put pairs in a long and narrow court (2 m by 4 m). Play pairs in a game where point starts after two overhead clears hit in a row. Players must hit the shuttle upwards.

Application game: In 2 on 2 “over-space” game focus on setting up for attack by creating space on opponents’ court. Ask students to decide how they score, how they start and re-start the game. Play up to four points. Winning players’ court is made 1 m wider and longer.

Ask “Where should pairs stand to cover the court?” – Front and back. Communicate to cover space.

Teaching Reminders

• Tell the group where to stand to give demonstration. Make sure they can see the model.
• Recommend that you use a demonstrator from the class that you can talk about.
• Send the students to an area to practice, a safe space. Say, “Annnnnd STOP,” to add on extensions to the skill as you progress towards the application game.
• Give feedback to students as do skill.
• Modify activity (“Modify complexity”) for individuals to extend or simplify based on needs.